In regard to the STAR OF THE WEST which in Rasht fell into
the hands of strangers. There was a wisdom in this. It will have great effect
in the future. The editors of the newspapers are mistaken. The literature of
the Baha’is has encircled the world and not alone Persia. The derision and the
scorn of the editors of the newspapers will be the cause of their own undoing
and regret. They must loosen their tongues in thankfulness and praise and
glorification that Praise be to God Persia has found such influence in America
that a magazine like unto the STAR OF THE WEST is founded. This behooveth them
to be thankful and not complain. This is the cause of the glory of Persia and
the Persians and not their shame. How long this community does not behold the
wonders and miracles of Thy Lord!
(Signed) ‘Abdu’l-Baha Abbas
(Extract from a Tablet to a believer in Iran; Star of the
West vol., 2, no. 10, September 8, 1911)
